DALLAS AYERS
Bronx,New York
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Public Prep, excelling in student engagement. Proven leadership in coordinating events and implementing operational improvements. Strong communicator and quick learner, adept at fostering positive relationships and enhancing educational environments. Committed to promoting a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisory Council Member
New York City Public Schools
Manhattan, NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked alongside students, faculty and DOE members to develop new methods of student engagement and safer school environments.
- Assisted in developing strategies for implementing changes that would benefit the community.
- Attended regular council meetings to discuss local issues.
- Prepared research materials for council members to review before voting on key decisions.
Admissions Intern
Public Prep
The Bronx, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated events related to recruitment and admissions activities.
- Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
- Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
- Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, and emails to promote recruitment efforts.
- Created reports summarizing admissions data using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Helped complete admissions packets and submitted paperwork to professionals for review and processing.
- Performed clerical duties such as photocopying and faxing documents, organizing paperwork associated with processing applications.
- Coordinated admissions efficiently by communicating with internal departments and external organizations to obtain records and transfer documentation.
- Updated website content related to admissions requirements and deadlines.
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure that all admission standards were met or exceeded when making decisions on acceptance of new students.
- Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions.
- Interviewed applicants to obtain information, discuss rules and collect payments.
- Organized campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Maintained professional, welcoming and orderly reception area to greet guests.
- Assisted in creating presentations regarding admission policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Conducted research on outreach initiatives to recruit potential applicants from a variety of sources.
- Attended meetings with faculty advisors to discuss current enrollment trends and strategies for increasing enrollment numbers.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from prospective students via phone or email.
- Fielded numerous inquiries per day from prospective applicants to answer questions, coordinate tours and set appointments.
- Provided administrative support to the Admissions Office, including answering phones, filing, data entry, and other tasks as assigned.
- Accepted, verified, and processed applications per month.
- Assisted with the review of applications and supporting documents for prospective students.
After School Volunteer Counselor
Girls Prep
Manhattan, NY
02.2021 - 06.2024
- I've spent about four years watching my counselors at summer camp and learning how to engage with children, as well as taking charge and stepping in as the seniors of the camp to help the younger kids with homework or games while not actually employed.
- I have two younger siblings that I grew up taking care of and babysitting, as well as younger cousins, and other children in the surrounding neighborhood.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Tutored students on lessons and homework.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to appropriate personnel for parental notification.
- Promoted positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect.
- Provided support to students in completing assignments, projects, and tests.
- Built positive working relationships with students and school administrators by remaining polished and calm and offering assistance in situations.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by providing feedback and reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and lesson plans.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Oversaw safety and well-being of students under care during teacher absences.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
Operations Intern
Public Prep
Bronx, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the implementation of new processes, technologies, and systems related to operations.
- Maintained records of all operational activities including budgeting, staffing, scheduling.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure smooth operation.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Participated in quality assurance efforts to maintain high operational standards.
- Provided administrative support to the operations team as needed.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies when necessary.
- Provided support for daily operational tasks such as order processing and customer service inquiries.
- Helped team and shift leaders direct and manage workers.
- Supported daily operations by organizing and maintaining files and records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harvest Collegiate High School
Manhattan, New York01.2025
Girls Prep LES Middle School
Manhattan, New York06-2021
Skills
- Communication
- Prior experience with taking care of children
- Quick learner
- Flexible
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Social, friendly
- Student engagement
- Data entry
- Classroom management
- Research skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Creative thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Activity management
- Snack preparation
- Office support
- Problem-solving
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
- Guitar playing
- Skateboarding
- Artist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Advisory Council Member
New York City Public Schools
09.2024 - 05.2025
Admissions Intern
Public Prep
07.2024 - 08.2024
Operations Intern
Public Prep
07.2023 - 08.2023
After School Volunteer Counselor
Girls Prep
02.2021 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Harvest Collegiate High School
Girls Prep LES Middle School
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